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Oscars Watch: 33rd Independent Spirit Award Winners

BEST FEATURE “Get Out” BEST FIRST FEATURE “Ingrid Goes West” JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD “Life and Nothing More” BEST DIRECTOR Jordan Peele – “Get Out” BEST FEMALE LEAD Frances McDormand – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” BEST MALE LEAD Timothee Chalamet – “Call Me By Your Name” BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE Alison Janney – “I, Tonya” BEST SUPPORTING MALE Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, … Read More Oscars Watch: 33rd Independent Spirit Award Winners

2018 Oscars Challenge: [30] “Mudbound” – 4 Nominations

Director: Dee Rees Producers: Carl Effenson, Sally Jo Effenson, Cassian Elwes, Charles King, Christopher Lemole, Kim Roth, and Tim Zajaros Writers: Virgil Williams & Dee Rees Cinematography: Rachel Morrison Composer: Tamar-kali Distributor: Netflix Release Date: November 17, 2017 Run-time: 134 minutes FILM SYNOPSIS: Two soldiers, one black, one white, return to Mississippi following World War II, to discover that their goals in life and ideas … Read More 2018 Oscars Challenge: [30] “Mudbound” – 4 Nominations

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Oscars Watch: 30th Annual University Of Southern California Scripter Nominees for Adapted Screenplay

“Call Me By Your Name” (Sony Pictures Classics and Picador) Screenwriter James Ivory and author Andreì Aciman “The Disaster Artist” (A24 and Simon & Schuster) Screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and authors Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell for their nonfiction book “The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside ‘The Room,’ the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made” “Logan” (20th Century Fox and Marvel Comics) … Read More Oscars Watch: 30th Annual University Of Southern California Scripter Nominees for Adapted Screenplay

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Oscars Watch: 32nd Annual American Society of Cinematographers Award Nominees

Theatrical Release Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC – “Blade Runner 2049” Bruno Delbonnel, ASC, AFC – “Darkest Hour” Hoyte van Hoytema, ASC, FSF, NSC – “Dunkirk” Dan Laustsen, DFF – “The Shape of Water” Rachel Morrison, ASC – “Mudbound”   Spotlight Award Máté Herbai, HSC – “On Body and Soul” Mikhail Krichman, RGC – “Loveless” Mart Taniel – “November”   TELEVISION   Episode of a … Read More Oscars Watch: 32nd Annual American Society of Cinematographers Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: Third Batch of 2017 “For Your Consideration” Ads

“Darkest Hour” gets a little push as does “The Post,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “Mudbound,” all of which are still in the Oscars conversation. The animated features make another push, with “Coco,” “Captain Underpants,” “Despicable Me 3,” “The Boss Baby,” “The LEGO Batman Movie,” and “The Breadwinner” all making small ad pushes. “Wind River,” a film that really has not been in the conversation … Read More Oscars Watch: Third Batch of 2017 “For Your Consideration” Ads

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Oscars Watch: 70th Annual Writers Guild Award Nominees

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY “The Big Sick” – Emily V. Gordon & Kumail Nanjiani “Get Out” – Jordan Peele “I, Tonya” – Steven Rogers “Lady Bird” – Greta Gerwig “The Shape Of Water” – Guillermo del Toro & Vanessa Taylor   ADAPTED SCREENPLAY “Call Me By Your Name” – James Ivory   (Based on the Novel by André Aciman) “The Disaster Artist” – Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber   … Read More Oscars Watch: 70th Annual Writers Guild Award Nominees

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Oscars Shortlist: 70 Original Songs Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

This year’s Best Original Song shortlist features everything from pop artists like Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, and Taylor Swift & ZAYN to country artists like Brad Paisley, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw. You’ve got pop bands like Bastille and OneRepublic while legends Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, and even Cher have new original music featured on soundtracks. “Weird Al” Yankovic provided the theme to “Captain … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 70 Original Songs Shortlisted for 90th Academy Awards

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Oscars Watch: Second Batch of 2017 “For Your Consideration” Ads

Awards Daily has compiled another batch of advertisements, including a lot of the animated films like “Coco,” “Cars 3,” “Despicable Me 3,” and “Captain Underpants.” We’ve also gotten some for “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Post,” and “Wonderstruck.”

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Oscars Watch: 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees

Although I’m mostly talking to myself here and granted I have not seen the film, ever since “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” won at Toronto, I have been quietly predicting it to go all the way, much the same way Roger Ebert predicted “Argo” to win in its year by using the same deduction. In a completely unpredictable year, where the critics awards have … Read More Oscars Watch: 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 2017 African-American Film Critics Association Awards

Best Picture: “Get Out” Best Director: Jordan Peele – “Get Out” Best Actor: Daniel Kaluuya – “Get Out” Best Actress: Frances McDormand – “Three Billboards Outside, Ebbing Missouri” Supporting Actor: Laurence Fishburne – “Last Flag Flying” Supporting Actress: Tiffany Haddish – “Girls Trip” Screenplay: “Get Out” – Jordan Peele Ensemble: “Detroit” Foreign Film: “The Wound” Best Independent Film: “Crown Heights” Best Song: “It Ain’t … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 African-American Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards

Best Picture: “Get Out” Best Director: Greta Gerwig – “Lady Bird” Best Actor: James McAvoy – “Split” Best Actress: Sally Hawkins – “Maudie” Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell – “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Best Supporting Actress (tie): Allison Janney – “I, Tonya” & Laurie Metcalf – “Lady Bird” Best Comedic Performance: Daniel Craig – “Logan Lucky” Best Ensemble: “Mudbound” Breakthrough Artist: Timothee Chalamet … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 New York Film Critics Online Awards

The New York Film Critics Online shake things up a bit, with “Mudbound” sharing the top spot with “The Florida Project.” “Mudbound” also takes Best Director and Best Ensemble Cast. “The Florida Project” only grabs Best Supporting Actor again for Willem Dafoe. Gary Oldman (“Darkest Hour”) wins another one as does Allison Janney (“I, Tonya”) and Margot Robbie joins her co-star with a win … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 New York Film Critics Online Awards

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Oscars Watch: 2017 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards

Another day, another Critics Awards giving Best Picture to a different film, making it five different Best Pictures now. “Get Out” nabs this one along with Best Original Screenplay. But the Washington D.C. Area critics offer our first glimpse at some strong contenders that were yet to be seen this awards season. Christopher Nolan wins for his directing of “Dunkirk” and Gary Oldman finally … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards

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Oscars Watch: First Batch of 2017 “For Your Consideration” Ads

Awards Daily has compiled their first batch of the “For Your Consideration” advertisements, including ones for “Call Me By Your Name,” “The Shape of Water,” and “Wonder Woman.”

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Oscars Watch: BFI’s Sight & Sound Top 25 Films of 2017

The British Film Institute has released their list of the top 25 films of the year. “Get Out” tops the list with other Oscar hopefuls like “Call Me By Your Name,” “Dunkirk,” “The Florida Project,” “The Shape Of Water,” and “Mudbound” landing on the list as well. 1. “Get Out” – Jordan Peele 2. “Twin Peaks: The Return” – Mark Frost, David Lynch 3. … Read More Oscars Watch: BFI’s Sight & Sound Top 25 Films of 2017

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Oscars Watch: 22nd Annual Golden Satellite Award Nominees

The International Press Academy (IPA) has announced its nominations for the 22nd Annual Satellite™ Awards in Motion Pictures:   Best Motion Picture “The Big Sick” “Call Me by Your Name” “Dunkirk” “Get Out” “God’s Own Country” “I, Tonya” “Lady Bird” “Mudbound” “The Shape of Water” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”   Best Actor in a Motion Picture Daniel Day-Lewis – “Phantom Thread” Harry Dean … Read More Oscars Watch: 22nd Annual Golden Satellite Award Nominees

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Oscars Watch: 2017 New York Film Critics Circle Awards

Independent film lovers rejoice and add two more big wins to the small films, including Best Picture going to “Lady Bird” along with a win for leading actress Saoirse Ronan, who I can definitely see getting an Oscar nomination, and a big win for director Sean Baker, for his directing of “The Florida Project,” along with yet another win for Willen Dafoe, who his … Read More Oscars Watch: 2017 New York Film Critics Circle Awards

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Oscars Watch: 27th IFP Gotham Independent Film Awards

“Get Out” and “Call Me By Your Name” were the big winners at the 27th Gotham Independent Film Awards, with 3 wins and 2 wins respectively. Although this is not a huge indicator for the Oscars, the upcoming Critics Awards will begin to point the direction and “Get Out” and “Call Me By Your Name” could easily end up on any of those lists. … Read More Oscars Watch: 27th IFP Gotham Independent Film Awards

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Theatrical Releases: Justice League

JUSTICE LEAGUE || DC offers up their attempt at the Marvel’s shared universe, but with two rough films behind them (“Batman V Superman” and “Suicide Squad”) and bad reviews already coming in, it does not look like “Justice League” will raise the bar much higher. THEATER THE STAR || Sony delivers an animated talking animal feature about the first Christmas just in time for … Read More Theatrical Releases: Justice League

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Stream Guide: Marvel’s The Punisher: Season One & Mudbound

Jason Bateman starts the list off this week, with his dark comedy “Extract,” where he plays the owner of an extract company. Having marital issues, he attempts to get his wife (Kristen Wiig) to cheat on him so that he can have an affair with a co-worker (Mila Kunis), who just happens to be a con artist and is playing him. Ben Affleck, J.K. … Read More Stream Guide: Marvel’s The Punisher: Season One & Mudbound

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For Your Consideration 2017: Netflix Original Films

OKJA || For 10 idyllic years, young Mija (An Seo Hyun) has been caretaker and constant companion to Okja—a massive animal and an even bigger friend—at her home in the mountains of South Korea. But that changes when a family-owned multinational conglomerate Mirando Corporation takes Okja for themselves and transports her to New York, where image obsessed and self-promoting CEO Lucy Mirando (Tilda Swinton) … Read More For Your Consideration 2017: Netflix Original Films

New Trailer: Mudbound – Official Netflix Trailer #1

MUDBOUND Synopsis: Laura McAllan is trying to raise her children on her husband’s Mississippi Delta farm, a place she finds foreign and frightening. In the midst of the family’s struggles, two young men return from the war to work the land. Jamie McAllan, Laura’s brother-in-law, is everything her husband is not – charming and handsome, but he is haunted by his memories of combat. … Read More New Trailer: Mudbound – Official Netflix Trailer #1

New Trailer: Mudbound – Official Netflix Teaser Trailer #1

MUDBOUND Synopsis: Laura McAllan is trying to raise her children on her husband’s Mississippi Delta farm, a place she finds foreign and frightening. In the midst of the family’s struggles, two young men return from the war to work the land. Jamie McAllan, Laura’s brother-in-law, is everything her husband is not – charming and handsome, but he is haunted by his memories of combat. … Read More New Trailer: Mudbound – Official Netflix Teaser Trailer #1